Connecticut General Statutes 21a-253 – Possession of marijuana pursuant to a prescription
Any person may possess or have under his control a quantity of marijuana less than or equal to that quantity supplied to him pursuant to a prescription made in accordance with the provisions of section 21a-249 by (1) a physician licensed under the provisions of chapter 370 and further authorized by subsection (a) of section 21a-246 by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to possess and supply marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma or the side effects of chemotherapy, or (2) a physician assistant licensed under the provisions of chapter 370, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the provisions of chapter 378, and further authorized by subsection (a) of section 21a-246 by said commissioner to possess and supply marijuana for the treatment of the side effects of chemotherapy.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 21a-253
- Marijuana: means all parts of any plant, or species of the genus cannabis or any infra specific taxon thereof, whether growing or not. See Connecticut General Statutes 21a-240
- Nurse: means a person performing nursing as defined in section 20-87a. See Connecticut General Statutes 21a-240
- Person: includes any corporation, limited liability company, association or partnership, or one or more individuals, government or governmental subdivisions or agency, business trust, estate, trust, or any other legal entity. See Connecticut General Statutes 21a-240
- Physician: means a person authorized by law to practice medicine in this state pursuant to section 20-9. See Connecticut General Statutes 21a-240
- Prescription: means a written, oral or electronic order for any controlled substance or preparation from a licensed practitioner to a pharmacist for a patient. See Connecticut General Statutes 21a-240